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- Issuing authority
- Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs and Port Security
- Jurisdiction
- United Arab Emirates
- Publication date
- October 2, 2026
- Stage
- Final rule
- Official source
- uecn.org
The UAE Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs and Port Security has published updated frameworks governing entry permits and residency visas applicable in Dubai and across the country.
The revised regulations introduce specialized visit visa categories tailored for artificial intelligence specialists, entertainment talent, event professionals, and cruise ship crew members. In addition, the framework outlines specialized permits for commercial truck drivers alongside expanded provisions for humanitarian residency permits and visit visas for personal acquaintances.
Under the updated rules, expatriate residents seeking to sponsor visits for relatives or acquaintances must meet revised minimum monthly salary criteria. The income threshold is set between AED 4,000 and AED 15,000, depending on the applicant's degree of kinship.
Sources
- UECN · 2026-10-02
- Gemini News Search — Policy & Legal Updates · 2026-10-03
